If you're looking for the ultimate romantic retreat but don't know where to start, our experts have shared some of their favourite island escapes for loved-up luxury and endless adventures.
Rosewood Le Guanahani, St Barth
Taking pride of place on a private peninsula overlooking two beaches, this beautiful property strikes the perfect balance between signature Rosewood luxury and an authentic St Barth experience. When you're not relaxing with a treatment for two at Sense, A Rosewood Spa®, you can choose from an array of ocean adventures. Sip Champagne as you sail along the coast by yacht, fish for
your ultra-fresh dinner, or head on a personalised scuba excursion - including incredible night and wreck diving.
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Ocean Bay Pool Room
Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Barbados
Blending colonial-style architecture with contemporary design, Fairmont Royal Pavilion is a stylish beachfront
bolthole that's long been a favourite with couples. Embrace the dreamy destination with a wealth of watersports, before ending the day with sunset cocktails and a tiki torch-lit private dinner on the beach. Don't miss the legendary Afternoon Tea during your stay here. It's served on the beautiful Taboras Terrace overlooking the Caribbean Sea, as the beautiful Barbadian sun sets in the foreground.
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Afternoon Tea
Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Jamaica
Formerly a pineapple farm, Round Hill Hotel and Villas is a longstanding Jamaican icon, flaunting chic Ralph Lauren-inspired interiors and a fabulous spa set in a converted 18th-century guest house. Treat yourselves to a private chef's lunch in the beautiful bluff-top organic garden, where you can learn all about Round Hill's commitment to locally grown sustainable practices, while feasting on delicious dishes using the fresh ingredients.
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Aerial View of Round Hill Bay
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, Mauritius
In the private nature sanctuary of Anahita opposite Mauritius' famed Ile aux Cerfs, uncover your own slice of tropical paradise, complete with Four Seasons' hallmark service. Explore the 64 stunning acres by complimentary bicycle, perhaps stopping for a private yoga session, island-inspired spa treatment or authentic cookery class. Then, toast to the two of you with signature cocktails at sunset.
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Romantic Pontoon Dining
Hermitage Bay, Antigua
Perfectly hidden Hermitage Bay oozes romance, with candlelit dinners and couples' massages regularly on the menu. Book a stay in one of the secluded, tranquil and luxurious Hillside Pool Suites - complete with a private plunge pool and day bed framed with sheer white curtain - for the ultimate romantic escape. And if you want to say I do in paradise, Hermitage Bay is the perfect venue, complete with an entire wedding planning team to make it your dream day.
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Private beach dinner at Hermitage Bay
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI, Maldives
With its soft white sand, turquoise waters and iconic sunsets, nowhere says romance quite like the Maldives. Escape on a couples' trip to the magical OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI, where everything from delectable drinks and dining to fun-filled activities are included in the RESERVET PLAN. Enjoy guided meditation in the gorgeous gardens, head by dhoni boat to a private sandbank picnic, or catch a movie beneath the stars at the alfresco cinema right on the beach - Champagne in hand.
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Aerial view of the spa at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI
Royal River, Tenerife
With rugged mountains on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, Royal River offers a contemporary, adults-only escape on the 'island of eternal spring'. Start your morning with a leisurely breakfast in your pool villa, before soaking up the sunshine from the adults-only infinity pool and sipping fizz at the aptly named Bubble Bar. For adventure-seeking romancers, there's also plenty to enjoy in Tenerife - from whale-watching off the southern coast to hiking in the UNESCO-listed Teide National Park.
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River Villa Exterior